This paper reviews 68 studies (2000–2025) on VR in architecture and design education, revealing growing interest, design-focused applications, and the need for stronger evidence and pedagogical models.

This study examines how students from architecture and digital game design departments perceived and evaluated the VR documentary game Following the Traces of Sedad Hakkı Eldem in Istanbul, revealing both disciplinary differences in focus and a shared recognition of its educational value.

This study explores the educational potential of Cities: Skylines 2 as a city-building simulation game, highlighting its ability to bridge theoretical urban planning principles with practical application. Findings suggest that integrating such simulations into architectural and planning education can enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of urban dynamics.